A place like the Right Livers' Rest was bound to draw freaks, same as molasses draws flies. 1935, George Goodchild, chapter 5, in Death on the Centre Court: By one o'clock the place was choc-a-bloc.
Swallowing certain types of poisons may cause excessive salivation. According to the National Library of Medicine, pesticides can cause excessive saliva when they are swallowed. Venom from snake bites or insect stings is another type of poisoning that can cause the malady.
Causes Of Excessive Salivation During Pregnancy: Excess saliva can be caused either due to the increase in production of saliva or due to decrease in your ability to swallow saliva. The hormonal changes that take place in your body during pregnancy can be one of the reasons for excess saliva. Vomiting or extreme morning sickness can be linked with the production of more saliva in early pregnancy. A condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum causes excessive vomiting and dehydration during pregnancy. This may also lead to a higher production of saliva in the mouth.